Villa Aiano

Two Spacious Island Villas

A pair of refined Mediterranean villas overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento, this classy Capri compound fuses stately luxury with a bright, youthful shine, all within walking distance of the island’s dazzling central Piazzetta, with access to the beach in minutes.

Its old world refinement evident in vaulted volumes, arching entries, plush window seats, and double French doors, this glamorously retro pair of water-view villas combines aristocratic standing with a sunny, island disposition. Gardens of bougainvillea, rose and jasmine cloak the whitewashed pair, a pool stretches lazily across the terraced hillside outside one villa, and a canopied patio wraps luxuriously around another. Outdoor entertainment spaces at both villas take in Mount Vesuvius, vivid blue Naples Bay and the Amalfi coastline, and the lush landscaping of furling olives and coastal pines hides a private funicular that leads into the heart of Capri.

AROUND

Located on a terraced hillside on the isle of Capri, in the Bay of Naples, the villa cuts a classic, upscale figure on the slopes over town. Capri rises from the Tyrrhenian Sea all limestone and craggy, with stunning coves and dramatic caves defining its spectacular coastline. An original playground of the world’s rich and famous, Capri is undeniably beautiful and glittering, a glamorous land of limestone cliffs, gleaming yachts, bright blue waters and huge rocky outcroppings, the most famous of which is the Faraglioni formation. Candy colored houses line the island’s timeless port, made more glamorous by shiny sailboats, well-heeled seafood restaurants, and the bright wooden caprese gozzo boats beached on the sand and perfect for touring the island. Cave swimming is a popular pastime on Capri, and the isle is famed for its handful of illuminated grotta, where you can swim in the luminescence around the dripping profiles of stalagmites and stalactites. The secluded bay of Bagni di Tiberio is worth a visit and, though the beach crowds cover the sands from sunup to sundown, one way to enjoy the locale is to grab a spot at a waterfront seafood restaurant where you’ll be guaranteed great views and get delicious local fare to boot—from fresh-off-the-boat seafood to namesake Caprese everything—salads, ravioli, tortas and even a dessert.

LOCATION

Capri, Italy. Nearest airport: Naples (1½ to 2 hours via ferry)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: April to November